An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Omagh, a town of about 21,000 people in County Tyrone, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT78, BT79 and BT81
- Location
- 28 miles south of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Omagh involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Omagh?
Here is what usually applies to a Omagh job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Omagh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Omagh follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Omagh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Omagh
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Which postcodes in Omagh do you work in?
All of them, including BT78, BT79 and BT81, and the surrounding parts of County Tyrone.
Does a shared house in Omagh need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Omagh?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Communal kitchen refits near Omagh
- Strabane · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 22 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Derry · 28 mi
- Armagh · 31 mi
- Portadown · 36 mi
- All of County Tyrone
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